Chapter 3258 Vicious
Outside the house is snowing heavily and dripping water turns to ice, but inside the house is as warm as spring and the fragrance of tea overflows.
The four of them sat down respectively, but Ashina Helu's eyes kept wandering on Changsun Han's face, and his smile became deeper and deeper, with unclear meaning.
Others may not know what kind of good deeds Changsun Han had done. He had always had close contacts with the Arabs and had even installed many sophisticated workers in Damascus. How could the Turks not know what was going on within the Arabs? He really didn't expect that the "hero" of the Tang Dynasty who led the Arabs into the ambush of the Tang army and was drowned by Xue Rengui in a flood, did not die under Suiye City, but appeared in Jiaohe City openly.
If Yezid knew that the enemy who had damaged the Caliphate's most important "Sword of Allah" in one battle was here, he was afraid that he would immediately abandon Xue Rengui, bypass Gongyue City, and attack Jiaohe City without hesitation, vowing to Peel Chang Sunhan's tendons and cut him into eight pieces...
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When Hou Mo and Chen Sui saw Ashina Helu's eyes always turning on Changsun Han, he naturally knew what he wanted to write. He smiled and said: "The general rides into the city alone. We really admire his courage. Come on. Come and drink some hot tea to drive away the cold. ”
He personally took down the teapot from the stove beside him and poured tea for Ashina Horu.
Ashina Helu raised his hand to take it, took a sip, clicked his tongue, and exclaimed: "Being in the northern part of the wilderness, fighting the bitter cold all day long, I have to eat more meat to strengthen my body. But this is too much meat. However, it is difficult to avoid indigestion, gastrointestinal indigestion, and internal poisoning. Countless people have died from this. Since the introduction of Han tea, it has been a great solution. The Hu people in the grassland have suffered from these diseases, but tea is very expensive. How can we, the Hu people, afford it? But we didn’t expect that the tea that the Hu people in the grassland regard as a life-saving thing would be played out by you Tang people, and it would actually be available in China. It still has such a wonderful taste without losing its efficacy. Tsk tsk, you Tang people will enjoy it.”
When it comes to "enjoyment", the Han people are recognized as the best in the world.
The prosperous culture and abundant economy naturally allow the Han people to think about all kinds of incredible ways to enjoy themselves. Throughout the ages, this is what has made the Hu people the most envious and jealous.
How can the Hu people who live in a bitter cold place and compete with the sky every day have the energy and conditions to think about these things?
Therefore, if the Hu people are not afraid of the Han people when fighting, but when it comes to eating, drinking, having fun, and enjoying themselves, then the Han people must be undoubtedly the best in the world. Nowadays, a certain sect has emerged in the West. Its power is even higher than that of the monarch. Even the coronation of the monarch must be controlled by it. It is mobilizing believers to advocate some kind of elite class in the West, thinking that they are the messengers of God, and they have no need for food, clothing, housing or transportation. They are the most elegant and superior, and the other races are stupid and uncivilized savages.
Ashina Helu dismissed this. He is so elegant and superior. He can only use a knife and fork when eating, but he can't even use chopsticks. How can that be called elegance? In his opinion, the ability to use chopsticks is an important symbol of the ladder of civilization. Even the Turkic nobles use chopsticks. Only the lowest-level ignorant slaves use knives to cut and eat meat directly...
This is just like how savages cover their bodies with leaves, but civilized people wear clothes. No matter how much you preach, and many people admire it, in essence, this is the difference between the two ladders of civilization. Leaves No matter how exquisite and gorgeous they are, they are still leaves...
Changsun Ming didn't know that Ashina Helu was thinking so fast, so he smiled and answered: "Nowadays, the domestic tea industry in the Tang Dynasty is developing rapidly. Although the largest tea merchant is still the Fang family, the top-quality tea is also produced by them. monopoly, but there are only a few small and medium-sized tea merchants Endless. At present, tea accounts for nearly half of the trade on the Silk Road, far more than porcelain and silk. If the big thing we are planning can succeed, the western section of the Silk Road will be controlled by the general in the future. No matter how good the tea is, There are also many.”
The Hu people like tea because their bodies that eat meat all year round need tea. This is a much greater advantage than porcelain and silk, which were once the largest trade in the world as luxury goods.
If the price of porcelain or silk is not right, the worst possible outcome is not to buy it. But after realizing the benefits of tea, no matter how expensive it is, the barbarians still have to sell it.
This is a good deal with huge profits.
More than just Turks coveting it? There is no Hu ethnic group in the entire Western Region who is not jealous of this, because compared to the price of tea in the Western Regions, the Hu people in the West, headed by the Damascus nobles, have increased the price of tea to more than twice that of the Western Regions.
Where is the tea?
Simply gold...
Why did the Arabs invade the Western Regions? One of the important reasons is that the long-term trade in tea, silk, and porcelain has caused a heavy loss of gold and silver in Dashi. If the Silk Road is not occupied, the entire Silk Road trade in the Western Regions will be in its hands, otherwise it will not be used much. Years later, the wealth of the big food country will be emptied.
Ashina Helu raised his eyebrows and asked curiously: "Are you willing to take risks just for this section of the Silk Road near Yumen Pass?"
Without any benefit, Ashina Helu didn't quite understand what these people were thinking.
Although he is a military commander, he is not a reckless man. Because he has the trust of the Turkic Yibi Shekui Khan, he is often exposed to various secrets in the Khan's tent, and he also has some knowledge of the internal struggles of the Tang Dynasty. Although these people are violent and have deep roots, it is impossible to rebel. His Majesty Li Er holds military authority and is unparalleled in the world. He is now carrying a million troops to conquer Goguryeo. If anyone dares to usurp the throne in Chang'an and become the emperor, only His Majesty Li Er can do it. When troops were brought back for reinforcements, they were immediately turned into powder.
But just the interests of the eastern section of the Silk Road can make these people take such risks and even cooperate with the Turks?
Changsun Ming smiled and said: "Our purpose this time is not for financial gain, but for a person?"
Ashina Helu thought for a moment and said: "Fang Jun?"
Changsun Ming nodded and said: "Exactly, as long as we can keep Fang Jun in the Western Regions, no matter how high the price is, we think it is worth it. Of course, if Fang Jun is allowed to escape and return to Chang'an, then All agreements made this time will be void.”
Among the three representatives from Jiaohe City, he is obviously the most respected.
He is the grandson of Changsun Wu'ao, the uncle of Changsun Wuji. His mother, Dou Huniang, is the daughter of Princess Xiangyang, the daughter of the great ancestor Li Yuan. She is an upright royal relative. She is deeply respected by Changsun Wuji and has always been in the Western Regions. , take care of the Changsun family’s property here. He is just a low-key and humble person, with a low sense of presence. Most of the time, he performs his duties of recording affairs and joining the army in the Protectorate, leaving many things to the people below him.
It's just that the children of the eldest son's family obviously lacked ability and messed up things many times before and after, even causing eldest son Jun to die in the Western Regions. As an internal agent, eldest son Han went to rescue the Arabs, but he fell into Xue Rengui's plan, causing the Arabs to suffer. He suffered heavy losses in the first battle, and he was almost drowned by the flood...
Only then did he have to come forward in person.
Ashina Helu has naturally heard of Fang Jun's name, and knows very well what he did. After all, the unparalleled achievements of overthrowing Xue Yantuo and defeating Tuyuhun have already spread throughout the world.
After hearing the words, he pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "It is easy to defeat the Youtun Guards, but if you want to keep Fang Jun in the Western Region, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky. Your sincerity is not enough."
Changsun Han had been silent. After all, the battle in Broken Leaf City had dealt a serious blow to his reputation and confidence. However, when he saw Ashina Helu sitting on the ground and raising the price, he felt dissatisfied and said: "It's only half a right." There are only two people in the garrison. It is easy for us to set up an ambush in the middle of the road. If the general is not greedy enough, this matter will be difficult to achieve. "
Ashina Helu smiled slightly, not angry, and said warmly: "Young Master Changsun's words are wrong. Who in the world doesn't know the combat power of the Tang army? Although the Youtun Guards only have more than 20,000 people, but in the battle of pulling out the valley in the great battle, , defeating an enemy several times stronger than himself, throwing away his armor and running like a wolf, such a force is powerful in the world. How can the strength of a strong army be simply measured by the number of soldiers? If they want to defeat Youtun Guard and kill Fang Jun, the Turks will have to pay a heavy price. If there is no suitable price, even if I agree, my family will have a heavy price. Khan will never agree, so please think carefully.”
After a pause, he looked at Changsun Han and said: "Besides, who knows if there are spies among you. When the time comes, you will betray us all together, and then lead my army into the encirclement of Youtun Guard, and be captured by others." Another 'flooding army'? I have to be cautious, these are potential risks."
Changsun Han's face turned red. (End of chapter)